Jose Cruz
Fort Worth
Summary
Versatile Maintenance Technician and Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at WESCO LLC, excelling in mechanical troubleshooting and fostering organizational growth. Demonstrated ability to reduce disruptions through efficient problem-solving and preventive maintenance, achieving significant improvements in operational efficiency and team collaboration.
Personable and reliable with keen interest in maintaining and repairing equipment and systems. Understands basic mechanical and electrical principles, possessing skills in troubleshooting and hands-on repair work. Ready to contribute to improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
WESCO LLC
06.2016 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
Kitchen Manager
Atomic Subs & Wings
09.2011 - 05.2016
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Riskys Bar-B-Q
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Managed daily kitchen operations, delegating tasks among staff members to optimize workflow and maintain high-quality standards.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing feedback promptly and implementing necessary adjustments to kitchen procedures.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX05-2025
High School Diploma -
Trimble Technical High School
Fort Worth, TX05-2008
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Equipment installation
- Equipment Repair
- Safety awareness
- Plumbing
- Power tools proficiency
- Residential construction
- Project management
- Problem-solving
- Organizational growth
- Critical thinking
- Problem detection and resolution
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
WESCO LLC
06.2016 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Atomic Subs & Wings
09.2011 - 05.2016
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Riskys Bar-B-Q
01.2009 - 01.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning
Tarrant County College
High School Diploma -
Trimble Technical High School
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